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| Author: Posted: Nov. 17, 2002 | This Page Viewed: 3,845,626 |
Question of the Week: 1 - 8/7/2000 Who are you going to vote for and why? Which political platform or candidate are you leaning towards? Do you think that a level of political involvement is important to pagans? Are you registered to vote, will you vote and who -if you don't mind telling the world- are you planning to vote for (or against)? |
| Reponses: There are 233 responses posted to this question. | Reverse Sort |
| The Best Economy Ever, More Jobs Than Ever Before, Less People On... | Aug 15th. at 12:40:39 pm EDT |
| Jennifer Malone (Costa Mesa, California US) | Age: 28 |
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The best economy ever, more jobs than ever before, less people on welfare, more kids in college than before, peace closer in Ireland and the middle East than ever before, a raise in the minimum wage that never would have happened with the Republicans ruling, the Family Medical Leave Act, creations of National Parks....and I'm sure I've left a lot out. Why would anyone want to go back to the sorry economy we had under a Republican President? My complete unwavering support is for Al Gore. The only thing anyone can say against him is that he doesn't have the charisma of Bill Clinton. Well, the only person with the charisma of Bill Clinton is Elvis and he's not running for political office! Al Gore is a good man, and will do this country proud! |
| In My Opinion, The Libertarian Party Embodies The Ideals Of The Wiccan... | Aug 15th. at 11:46:23 am EDT |
| David L. Vessell (Portland, Oregon US) | Age: 32 - Email |
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In my opinion, the Libertarian Party embodies the ideals of the Wiccan Rede: 'If it harms none, do what you will.' This year I will be voting for Harry Browne for president, and I will vote for any other Libertarian candidates who manage to make the ballot. The Libertarian Party requires, as a condition of membership, that all members agree to a statement of principles, that they 'do not advocate or endorse the initiation of force in order to achieve social or political goals'. They believe that the only legitimate purpose of government is to protect its citizens from force and fraud, otherwise they should be left alone. No other political party rejects the use of force as an agent of change more than the Libertarians, and Wiccans and pagans should take note of that. No other political party is as devoted to the whole of the Constitution and Bill of Rights than the Libertarian Party. No other political party recognizes the importance of the individual. Many Wiccans and pagans may point out that government force can be used to achieve "good". I dispute this. To paraphrase a Christian-oriented expression, if you give the government the power to enforce God's law, you also give it the power to enforce the Devil's. Only through voluntary associations can we achieve permanent solutions to the problems of modern society. If you're not familiar with the Libertarian Party, I invite you to visit their web site at http://www.lp.org, or to e-mail me personally. |
| I Have Spent So Much Time On This Issue Lately. My Girlfriend... | Aug 15th. at 11:38:09 am EDT |
| Morpheus (Auburn, Washington US) | Age: 27 - Email |
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I have spent so much time on this issue lately. My girlfriend and I have both discussed the candidates and have made it pretty obvious on who we would not vote for... namely the Shrub. This man scares me more than any other candidate has since i have been able to vote.(which is the last three elections.) Beyond the religious prejudice statements against Wiccans and more specifically the ones in the military (which up until last year I was), GW simply has a horrible record and platform for what he would do as our leader. I can honestly say that there is not many things on his platform that i agree with. Almost nothing. I think he is wrong on everything from abortion to gun control to international affairs to gay rights to religion in schools to government reform. To be perfectly honest, the thought has come to mind that my family might be better off moving to Canada if he is elected. I am that scared. I don't feel that Gore is a strong enough candidate. He lacks one thing that would bring all his ideas together... like a personality. While I do agree with the majority of his views, I do not agree for all of them. He still holds out in saying that gay couples should be able to marry but they can be domestic partners... to me that is just plain chicken-sh*t. On top of that, his wife scares me almost as much as Bush does. Someone posted that the Green Party still has not gotten their legs and that their platform needs work. This is all true. However, Ralph Nader does not follow the formal Green party platform, and they are the first to say so. Mr. Nader, in my opinion, is the most honest of the candidate and says exactly what is on his mind. I think that he has the right views to take up the leadership of this country, except for one thing... Congress would fight him the whole way... nothing would pass, head and political agendas would clash. But i will still vote for him. The opinion is that Nader just might be able to carry Washington state where i live. Personally i want to see that happen... if anything as a statement that the two party system of government is about to change. In the mean time, vote for anything other than the main two....start filling the ranks for our states and communities with alternative parties so when the time comes next time we have a Congress with more independents and Greens. |
| It Is Very Important That Pagans Get Involved In Politics. For That... | Aug 15th. at 11:05:58 am EDT |
| Rick (San Diego, California US) | Age: 25 - Email |
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It is very important that pagans get involved in politics. For that matter it is important that everyone in this nations gets involved in politics. The polticians and big business knows that the average American does not pay much attention to the issues and what is going on in this country and the world. I'm a member of the Socialist Party USA and I will be voting for David McReynolds of the Socialist Party USA. It is time for the American people to take the power back from big business and global capitalist and bring it home to where it should be. IN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE! There is nothing democratic about how big business is influencing our political system. It is a shame to see how the American people have had the power removed from their hands and placed in the hands of a select few. As we all know in the current USA...Money talks and..well..everything else walks. Blessed Be! |
| In My Opinion, Our Politial System Is Just As Much A Farse... | Aug 15th. at 1:27:53 am EDT |
| Southern Charmer (Sumter, South Carolina US) | Age: 22 |
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In my opinion, our politial system is just as much a farse as our judiciary or penal systems. I vote only out of respect for the institution and those who died so that I may do so. Pagans, in general should take the spirit and fire (so common to our type) and use it to make true change. As our community grows, so too does our collective strength and buying power. Voting is a great tool. I do not consider myself to be very politically aware, one of those people who knows a lot of little facts about the condidates. But I also am a registered voter and through my fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc.) I have helped hundreds of people become new voters. Everyone must do what they can. In the end, I think most people consider the candidates and high ranking politicians to be almost another species of human. I just found out enough about each of them to know what kind of man they are. GW. is not the man. I'm voting for Gore. |
| I Think Everyone Here Is Pretty Much In Agreement That A Vote... | Aug 14th. at 11:49:14 pm EDT |
| Dan Murphy (Amityville , New York US) | Age: 42 - Email |
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I think everyone here is pretty much in agreement that a vote for George Jr. would swing the political pendulum far enough to the right that the likes of people like David Duke will start crawling out from under the rocks. In my opinion, the Green Party is still taking baby steps and not quite ready for the national spotlight in the Oval office. They have some good planks in their platform which the Democrats could embrace. The Greens also have some planks that need re-working, namely the maximum wage plank. One only needs to look at Eastern Bloc nations to see that if you take the incentive out of working hard and profiting from it, things will stagnate in a hurry. The Lieberman choice by Gore is strategically sound. To win this election, the two major parties must position themselves in the middle and take those votes. Both Gore and Lieberman are pro-environment, which is becoming a major issue, even in the mainstream. Any self respecting Pagan/Wiccan would be quick to check the voting record of any candidate on this issue. Some have mentioned in this forum that they felt that Lieberman is for censorship. He has wanted to clean up the product(?) coming out of Hollywood, but he has voted consistantly pro-arts. So, who to vote for... I think the best strategy is to vote the Gore/Lieberman ticket and vote Green on the local elections, if there are any candidates. That way you build a bottom up party and once it gains it's political legs, it will be in familiar territory. There's no substitute for experience. Blessed Be to All, |
| I Am Definately Voting For Gore. He Is The Best Chance That... | Aug 14th. at 10:49:32 pm EDT |
| Tom (Augusta, Maine US) | Age: 22 |
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I am definately voting for Gore. He is the best chance that we have to keep church and state seperate. This is a very important issue considering Bush does not consider Wicca as a religion. Gore may not be a dream candidate but he is the best out there and a vote not for Gore is really just a vote for Bush. Keep this in mind. |
| Harry Browne Or Ralph Nader.... It May Be A Toss-up, Though. Browne... | Aug 14th. at 9:06:44 pm EDT |
| SteeleWhite WolfeMoone (Indianapolis, Indiana US) | Age: 32 - Email |
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Harry Browne or Ralph Nader.... It may be a toss-up, though. Browne seems a more low-government type (+), though less environmental than Nader (-). Also, ever since I was a kid, Nader has been a thorn in people's sides (+). He just has too much of a name recognition to get rid of him. I do want my 2nd Ammendment rights to use a gun (+ to both), and I'm sure not voting for an anti-Pagan, pro-Confederate-flag Bush. Some people below have posted about Tipper Gore-baby and her stupid PMRC. That was the biggest flop censorship has ever had. The "Explicit Lyrics" labels have actually _boosted_ the sales of Manson and other raunchier groups. (Hey, I like Goth, and even MM's "Rock is Dead" off "The Matrix", but "Smells like Children" is trash, idiocy, and the like. I haven't bought another MM album since.) I've been in checkout line at Best Buy once behind a kid who lied out of his teeth when his grannie asked, "Is that X-rated?" I had seen the CD 5 minutes previous, and its "label" was cleverly concealed from all but the kids and the "Libs". I also have one album that carried the label outside the wrapper, but had no XXX-y lyrics on the inside. Wasn't that a con-job? At the same time as the record labels, PMRC was pushing for labels on the Role Playing Games. GAMA fought them, and won. I'm sorry, we're still looked on as geeks, and the Hobby has not grown overall. There is stuff in the Vampire books, esp. "Montreal by Night", that makes me wanna throw up. I'm sure a warning label would have bumped its sales up a few notches, too. To summarize the Gore-y details: Why vote for a Prez whose wife's anti-free-press laws backfire? I'm sure not. And voting for the least evil? That's like voting for Stalin because he might be nicer than Hitler. Or even voting for McCarthy because he was anti-Stalin... |
| My Vote Is A Protest Vote: I'm Voting For Ficus. Am I... | Aug 14th. at 8:50:03 pm EDT |
| Owen (Pacifica, California US) | Age: 0 |
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My vote is a protest vote: I'm voting for Ficus. Am I taking votes away from the other candidates? Maybe. But at least *I* know that I didn't vote for any of the candidates pushed upon us by their respective parties and the mainstream - and alternative - media. For more information on the Ficus 2000 campaign, go to: http://www.ficus2000.com/ |
| I'm Not Voting For Anyone. It's A Shame, But I Will Vote... | Aug 14th. at 5:05:16 pm EDT |
| Kalathena (Ann Arbor, Michigan US) | Age: 33 |
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I'm not voting FOR anyone. It's a shame, but I will vote for the candidate most likely to beat George W. Bush. That happens to be Al Gore. We took so many backwards steps on both environmental and human rights issues the last time the Republicans were in the White House and I don't want to see it happen again. No, I don't think the Democrats have much to offer in terms of progress and moving forward, but at least we won't delve too far back into the dark ages if Gore wins. My great uncle said to me the last time we had a election for governor in our state "I've seen Republicans and Democrats come and go. All I know for sure is that every time there are more Republicans in office that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer." And this is from a VERY conservative southerner who loves to brag about how he served "God and country" during WWII. |
| I Say It Again- Vote For Anyone But Bush. This Man Believes... | Aug 14th. at 3:56:37 pm EDT |
| Raven Taylor (Springfield, Massachusetts US) | Age: 22 - Email |
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I say it again- vote for anyone but Bush. THIS MAN BELIEVES WE ARE NOT VALID. Do I want THIS as a leader? If you are Pagan and vote bush, you are like a Jew voting for hitler. Wiccans who vote bush stab their own faith in the back! |
| I Am Torn Between Green And Democrat. For No Other Reason Than... | Aug 14th. at 2:27:37 pm EDT |
| Kaicielia BlueDragon (Madison, Wisconsin US) | Age: 24 - Email |
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I am torn between Green and Democrat. For no other reason than the whole "Who is more likely to win?" arguement. I would prefer voting for Ralph Nader, but abhor the possibility that Bush might win. Besides the bad press that Bush gets, I have seen him on many shows defending himself, and still do not like him. So, Nader or Gore? I have just moved, and am not yet registered to vote in my area, but will be doing that very soon. I think it is important for everyone to vote, in every election, but I have to admit that thus far I have only voted in presidential election years. This is something I look foreward to changing now that I am finally settled in one area. |
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